Massey Ferguson 1500 Specs ( 1971-1974 )
Overview
The Massey Ferguson 1500 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor manufactured between 1971 and 1974 in Des Moines, Iowa. It is powered by a Caterpillar 9.4L V-8 diesel engine rated at 180 horsepower and utilizes a 12-speed gear transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears. The tractor features articulated power steering, a 120-inch wheelbase, and a standard cab with optional environmental controls.
Ideal Applications
Nebraska Tractor Test Performance:
In Nebraska Tractor Test 1086, the tractor recorded a maximum drawbar power of 147.88 horsepower and a maximum pull of 17,295 lbs with a fuel consumption rate of 11.4 gallons per hour.
Engine and Torque Specifications:
The Caterpillar 3150 liquid-cooled V-8 engine has a displacement of 573 cubic inches and is rated at 180 horsepower with 386 lb-ft of torque at 1600 RPM.
Hydraulic and Weight Capacity:
The unit is equipped with an open center hydraulic system providing a total flow of 50 gpm and has an operating weight of 17,200 lbs that can be ballasted up to 20,555 lbs.
Production
| Description | Built in Des Moines, Iowa, USA / Original price was $19,000 in 1974 |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 9.4L 8-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.50x4.50 inches (114 x 114 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 47.5 qts (45.0 L) |
| Description | Caterpillar 3150 / diesel / 8-cylinder / liquid-cooled V-8 |
| Displacement | 573 ci (9.4 L) |
| Oil capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Power | 180 hp (134.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 3000 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 386 lb-ft (523.4 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 150 hp (111.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 147.88 hp (110.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 14-inch dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Three gears (1-3) with two ranges (high/low) and standard or overdrive mode. |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission type | 12-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard. Optional heat and air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Articulated power steering / Hydraulic internal expanding shoe brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 120 gal (454.2 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 15 gal (56.8 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 15 gal (56.8 L) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 25 gpm (94.6 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 25 gpm (94.6 lpm) |
| Total flow | 50 gpm (189.2 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 or 3 |
PTO
| Rear PTO | optional |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 60 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 20555 lbs (9323 kg) |
|---|---|
| Front tread | 68 to 88 inches (172 to 223 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 130 inches (330 cm) |
| Length | 210 inches (533 cm) |
| Operating weight | 17200 lbs (7801 kg) |
| Rear tread | 68 to 88 inches (172 to 223 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Front tire | 23.1-30 |
| Rear tire | 23.1-30 |
| Weight | 17200 lbs (7801 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Ag front | 23.1-30 / 18.4-30 |
| Ag rear | 23.1-30 / 18.4-30 |
1500 Serial Numbers
| 1971 | 9C001007 |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 9C001912 |
| 1973 | 9C002463 |
| 1974 | 9C003184 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Plate on instrument panel. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1086
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDNovember 2 - 15, 1971Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1086 file / Drawbar performance |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 11.4 gal/hour (43.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 147.88 hp (110.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 17,295 lbs (7845 kg) |
References
| Description | Technical Annual published in 1975, by Power Farming / MF1500/MF1800 Tractors published in 1972, by Massey Ferguson |
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